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Overview
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Mutlaq Al Qahtani

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Strategic Talent Acquisition leader with strong expertise in aviation and defense sectors, delivering high-impact hiring strategies aligned with business goals. Proven ability to secure top talent locally and globally, manage complex international recruitment processes, and build trusted relationships within government and military environments.

Combines deep industry knowledge with hands-on execution in candidate assessment, offer negotiation, and compliance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Talent Acquisition Manager

Vinnell Arabia
01.2014 - 04.2026
  • Acting HR Manager whenever needed.

Recruitment Manager

Northrop Grumman
01.2011 - 01.2014

Supervisor, (Operations/Crisis Management)

Northrop Grumman
01.2006 - 01.2011

HR Training Support/Quality Control

Vinnell Arabia
01.2001 - 01.2006

Education

Emergency Medical Services

George Washington University
01.1997 - 01.2001

B.S - Human Resources Management and Development

King Abdulaziz University
01.2007 - 01.2010

Skills

  • HR Strategic planning 11 years
  • Talent Mapping 14 years
  • Full cycle recruiting 14 years
  • Bulk hiring 5 years
  • Candidate Sourcing 16 years
  • Epicor ATS 6 years
  • Employee Onboarding 14 years
  • Leadership Experience 17 years
  • Benefits Management 3 years
  • Recruiter’s coaching 8 years
  • Excel/ Google Sheets 6 years

Certification

  • HR as a Business Partner.
  • Strategic Human Resources.
  • Hiring a Recruiting Firm.
  • Hiring and Developing Your Future Workforce.
  • Effective Communications and Human Relations Skills.
  • Active Team Work.
  • Natural Catastrophes. South Iceland University.
  • Disaster Management Training of Trainers. Bournemouth University.
  • International Crisis management course. Bournemouth University.
  • Work Ethics. King Saud University.
  • Recruitment, Interview and selection.

Accomplishments

  • Delivered staffing for major government and military projects, ensuring compliance and timely deployment.
  • Integrated Recruitment with HR Operations and ERP systems to enhance efficiency and reporting.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by 20% through process optimization.
  • Managed 180+ international hires annually, ensuring full compliance and smooth onboarding.
  • Strengthened labor law compliance through policy development aligned with Saudi regulations.
  • Reduced turnover via improved hiring processes and manager coaching.
  • Built strong talent pipelines and led high-performing recruitment teams.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager

Vinnell Arabia
01.2014 - 04.2026

Recruitment Manager

Northrop Grumman
01.2011 - 01.2014

B.S - Human Resources Management and Development

King Abdulaziz University
01.2007 - 01.2010

Supervisor, (Operations/Crisis Management)

Northrop Grumman
01.2006 - 01.2011

HR Training Support/Quality Control

Vinnell Arabia
01.2001 - 01.2006

Emergency Medical Services

George Washington University
01.1997 - 01.2001
Mutlaq Al Qahtani